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Motor yacht San Lorenzo Yacht Luxe 70 pieds 22m - Jacuzzi 2200hp

Motor yacht San Lorenzo Yacht Luxe 70 pieds 22m - Jacuzzi 2200hp review

Yacht · 72 ft (22 m) · Marseille

GGetBoat EditorialReviewed August 11, 2026
4.1/ 5
expert score
Design4.2
Performance4.0
Comfort4.1
Handling3.8
Value3.6

Key specs

Builder
San Lorenzo
Model
Yacht Luxe 70 pieds 22m - Jacuzzi -
Length
72 ft (22 m)
Guests
20
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Verdict

A large, stylish late-1990s/early-2000s Sanlorenzo 70-class motor yacht that offers strong charter appeal, solid speed, and generous space for day use. Its main compromises are age, refit dependence, and higher running costs than newer yachts of similar size.

Pros

  • +Classic Sanlorenzo profile with a proven monohull layout
  • +2200 hp package gives strong performance for a 22 m yacht
  • +Accommodates 20 guests for day cruising, with 4 cabins and 4 bathrooms
  • +Refitted examples can feel modern and better maintained than the build year suggests

Cons

  • Age means condition can vary more than on a newer yacht
  • Fuel burn is high, so operating costs are significant
  • Handling is less relaxed than on a newer hull with modern stabilizers
  • Listed charter layout is better for day use than large overnight groups

This Sanlorenzo 70-foot class yacht has the hallmark look of the brand: clean exterior lines, a practical flybridge profile, and a layout built around entertaining rather than extreme volume. Public listings describe it as a 22 m yacht from the early 2000s or late 1990s, with refit status varying by individual boat, so the actual finish and onboard feel will depend heavily on maintenance history and upgrades.[1][2]

With 2200 hp on a 22 m platform, performance should be brisk rather than ultra-efficient, and comparable Sanlorenzo 70 listings point to comfortable cruising around the low-20-knot range with top speeds in the low-to-mid 20s on similar configurations.[2][4][10] That makes it suitable for coastal cruising and port-to-port transfers, but fuel consumption is a clear trade-off on a yacht of this age and size.[1][4][10]

Comfort is a strong point for day chartering: the published layout shows space for up to 20 guests, plus 4 cabins, 4 bathrooms, and 10 berths in one listing, which is generous for a yacht in this class.[1] Livability is good if the boat has been refitted well, but older systems, noise isolation, and sea-kindly handling will not match modern superyachts with newer hull design and stabilization technology.

On value, this model can be attractive if the charter rate is competitive and the refit is current, because it delivers a recognizable brand, strong guest capacity, and respectable performance without moving into much larger yacht economics. It is less compelling if the goal is the quietest ride, the lowest fuel use, or the most contemporary interior specification.

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